Tia Gitgood, LMSW, LCSW

Tia Gitgood is a licensed social worker with over 10 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and trauma. She supports caregivers and those facing family-related strain, sleep trouble, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and the challenges that come with major life changes. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at making therapy usable in everyday life.

Tia holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Georgia State University and carries LMSW and LCSW credentials. She has worked across many settings, from in-home visits to community clinics. That range gives her experience with different life situations and practical barriers to care.

In sessions she combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior methods, along with motivational interviewing. She focuses on what the person needs in the moment and picks tools that fit their goals. She keeps explanations simple and offers step-by-step strategies for coping and problem solving.

Tia emphasizes treating the whole person, noting how emotions and physical well-being are linked. She stays current with research so she can offer approaches that may help. Conversations are aimed at gradually building skills and clearer ways to manage daily stressors.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with practical techniques. She invites anyone ready to begin to start the journey toward better daily functioning and greater emotional steadiness.

How her approaches translate to online work

Tia commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies in her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and conflict.

Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, then try methods that fit. Over a few sessions they adjust tools and pacing to find what helps most for daily functioning and caregiver responsibilities.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into busy days and reduce travel time. It can also make shorter check-ins easier during a break, and allow work that focuses on skill practice, homework, and guided problem solving in the moment. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions to keep progress moving without requiring in-person visits.